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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,268,053.70, 280,902,080.55 and 164,593,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,268,053.70, 280,902,080.55 and 164,593,237.70 is: 246,889,856.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,268,053.70 : 280,902,080.55 = 164,593,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,268,053.70/280,902,080.55 = 164,593,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,268,053.70x = 280,902,080.55 × 164,593,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,268,053.70x = 46,234,582,914,390,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,234,582,914,390,696/187,268,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,889,856.55

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